Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's THE BIG PICTURE television series, 1950-1975. This film explains the mission of the National Guard, who were charged with the responsibility of answering calls from federal and state governments in times of emergency. Scenes show how the Army and Air National Guard cooperated in combat and in times of national catastrophe.
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